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7. Marriage
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This episodes explores the etymology behind words of matrimony. The hus in husband comes from the Old English word for a house, which was hūs, and wife comes from a word which simply meant woman, which explains why midwives are called midwives. This episode looks at the origins of the words wedding, nuptials and civil partnership, as well as theories for the history of the term 'cold feet'. Plus, some name meanings inspired by people famous for their multiple marriages.
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Manage episode 376009364 series 3502312
This episodes explores the etymology behind words of matrimony. The hus in husband comes from the Old English word for a house, which was hūs, and wife comes from a word which simply meant woman, which explains why midwives are called midwives. This episode looks at the origins of the words wedding, nuptials and civil partnership, as well as theories for the history of the term 'cold feet'. Plus, some name meanings inspired by people famous for their multiple marriages.
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